stlcardsfan wrote:Actually the rightfully elected one and his liberal cronies mean for everybody to receive government aid for everything.

Fixed.

I am glad that people in school are automatically disqualified from food stamps here. Remember there are only so many dollars to go around, especially now, and you may well be taking food from the mouths of needy children.

It isn't like the $40K most lawyers will pay a year in taxes won't more than make up for the $6K over three years maximum benefit. If you are going into public interest and putting in all that work to better this country for a salary of $40K total, then this should be a non-issue. If you qualify, then use it. From the SNAP budget last year, about $2.5M went unused. No starving kids were harmed by law students if there was money left over.

stlcardsfan wrote:Actually the rightfully elected one and his liberal cronies mean for everybody to receive government aid for everything.

Fixed.

A little off-topic, but I appreciate this response.

How many of you have seen Fox news say that real Americans need to fight the tyranny of the current government? Hm. What was that thing we did last November again? Where we all stood in a line and cast a ballot?

I'm resurrecting this thread because it's relevant to my current situation. What if I'm going to law school and my wife will have to stay home to take care of newborn baby? We'll have no earned income and the amount of loans will not cover all expenses. The school I'll be attending specifically told me they can't increase the COA attendance for loans to cover family member expenses, including a child.

I would happily take out additional loans, but I can't. So, will we eligible for any kind of government assistance?

musicfor18 wrote:I'm resurrecting this thread because it's relevant to my current situation. What if I'm going to law school and my wife will have to stay home to take care of newborn baby? We'll have no earned income and the amount of loans will not cover all expenses. The school I'll be attending specifically told me they can't increase the COA attendance for loans to cover family member expenses, including a child.

I would happily take out additional loans, but I can't. So, will we eligible for any kind of government assistance?

I believe you would, under her application for it your loans shouldn't be counted.

Brandimc wrote:Taken directly from the Government website for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, fondly known as th food stamp program... (--LinkRemoved--)

Most able-bodied students ages 18 through 49 who are enrolled in college or other institutions of higher education at least half time are not eligible for SNAP benefits. However, students may be able to get SNAP benefits if otherwise eligible and they: Get public assistance benefits under a Title IV-A program;

Take part in a State or federally financed work study program;

Work at least 20 hours a week;

Are taking care of a dependent household member under the age of 6;

Are taking care of a dependent household member over the age of 5 but under 12 and do not have adequate child care to enable them to attend school and work a minimum of 20 hours, or to take part in a State or federally financed work study program; or

Are assigned to or placed in a college or certain other schools through: A program under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, A program under Section 236 of the Trade Act of 1974, An employment and training program under the Food Stamp Act, or An employment and training program operated by a State or local government. Also, a single parent enrolled full time in college and taking care of a dependent household member under the age of 12 can get SNAP benefits if otherwise eligible.

Moral of the story: If you qualify, go for it. Most of us probably won't. So have some dignity and take out loans intended for higher education purposes. They already take into consideration the cost of food.

Sorry if this was already answered but I didn't want to go through 4 pages of rants. I'm in Michigan, and my roommate and some of my friends get "Bridge cards" which are like food stamps, but it's run by the state of Michigan (I think). Doesn't every state have different qualifications. In MI, it's really easy to get a bridge card, I even tutored athletes who were on full scholarship who had them, but that's not my point. I'm just asking if each state has different guidelines so is it dependent upon where you go to law school?

No, students should not get food stamps. Period. In case none of you are fully aware, taxes taken from the workin' folks are giving to the government and, eventually, an amount towards federal nutrition aid.

Guess who are some (a surprising number) of the people using food stamps: men and women who can't get their stuff together and quit making babies they can't afford, lazy people, and people who "can't find a job" when really they "can't suck up their pride and work at McDonalds for more than they're getting in unemployment."

Obviously, that is not all people. Many, many genuinely need it. But keep in mind that once you're making decent money as a lawyer (fingers crossed), your money is more taxable than other's. Nevermind the fact that you slaved in law school for three years, wracked up hundreds of thousands in debt, and actually made something of your life. You make more money so you get taxed more.

So, therefore, students should not get food stamps.

Sorry if this was already answered but I didn't want to go through 4 pages of rants. I'm in Michigan, and my roommate and some of my friends get "Bridge cards" which are like food stamps, but it's run by the state of Michigan (I think). Doesn't every state have different qualifications. In MI, it's really easy to get a bridge card, I even tutored athletes who were on full scholarship who had them, but that's not my point. I'm just asking if each state has different guidelines so is it dependent upon where you go to law school?

Yes, every state is different. I'm from Michigan, too, and Bridge Cards are absurdly easy to get. But in California, where I'm going to law school, being a student (and not working) automatically disqualifies you from nutrition aid.

Brandimc wrote:Taken directly from the Government website for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, fondly known as th food stamp program... (--LinkRemoved--)

Most able-bodied students ages 18 through 49 who are enrolled in college or other institutions of higher education at least half time are not eligible for SNAP benefits. However, students may be able to get SNAP benefits if otherwise eligible and they: Get public assistance benefits under a Title IV-A program;

Take part in a State or federally financed work study program;

Work at least 20 hours a week;

Are taking care of a dependent household member under the age of 6;

Are taking care of a dependent household member over the age of 5 but under 12 and do not have adequate child care to enable them to attend school and work a minimum of 20 hours, or to take part in a State or federally financed work study program; or

Are assigned to or placed in a college or certain other schools through: A program under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, A program under Section 236 of the Trade Act of 1974, An employment and training program under the Food Stamp Act, or An employment and training program operated by a State or local government. Also, a single parent enrolled full time in college and taking care of a dependent household member under the age of 12 can get SNAP benefits if otherwise eligible.

Moral of the story: If you qualify, go for it. Most of us probably won't. So have some dignity and take out loans intended for higher education purposes. They already take into consideration the cost of food.

Sorry if this was already answered but I didn't want to go through 4 pages of rants. I'm in Michigan, and my roommate and some of my friends get "Bridge cards" which are like food stamps, but it's run by the state of Michigan (I think). Doesn't every state have different qualifications. In MI, it's really easy to get a bridge card, I even tutored athletes who were on full scholarship who had them, but that's not my point. I'm just asking if each state has different guidelines so is it dependent upon where you go to law school?

I know Oregon and a lot of other states use the SNAP qualifications. The actual benefits are made available though an EBT card called "Oregon Trail."

I know quite a few people who were on food stamps in undergrad. You shouldn't be forced to go into debt to eat, if you are legitimately willing to work. Just because you are in school doesn't mean you can find a job if you want one. It took me 6 months to find a retail job for minimum wage. (I applied to McDonalds and Walmart multiple times, didn't even get an interview. fml.) Its going to cost the country more in healthcare in the long run for all the college kids living off ramen, then subsidizing them to eat healthy to begin with.

If you qualify for food stamps there is no shame in accepting them, especially if you are debt-financing your education. The interest you will pay on your loans and the taxes you will pay as a productive member of society will more than make up for the paltry sum that it takes to cover food stamps.

If the government is going to allow students to mortgage their future, the least they can do is throw in some groceries.

Brandimc wrote:Taken directly from the Government website for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, fondly known as th food stamp program... (--LinkRemoved--)

Most able-bodied students ages 18 through 49 who are enrolled in college or other institutions of higher education at least half time are not eligible for SNAP benefits. However, students may be able to get SNAP benefits if otherwise eligible and they: Get public assistance benefits under a Title IV-A program;

Take part in a State or federally financed work study program;

Work at least 20 hours a week;

Are taking care of a dependent household member under the age of 6;

Are taking care of a dependent household member over the age of 5 but under 12 and do not have adequate child care to enable them to attend school and work a minimum of 20 hours, or to take part in a State or federally financed work study program; or

Are assigned to or placed in a college or certain other schools through: A program under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, A program under Section 236 of the Trade Act of 1974, An employment and training program under the Food Stamp Act, or An employment and training program operated by a State or local government. Also, a single parent enrolled full time in college and taking care of a dependent household member under the age of 12 can get SNAP benefits if otherwise eligible.

Moral of the story: If you qualify, go for it. Most of us probably won't. So have some dignity and take out loans intended for higher education purposes. They already take into consideration the cost of food.

Sorry if this was already answered but I didn't want to go through 4 pages of rants. I'm in Michigan, and my roommate and some of my friends get "Bridge cards" which are like food stamps, but it's run by the state of Michigan (I think). Doesn't every state have different qualifications. In MI, it's really easy to get a bridge card, I even tutored athletes who were on full scholarship who had them, but that's not my point. I'm just asking if each state has different guidelines so is it dependent upon where you go to law school?

When it comes to a lot of full time athletes I knew, they had tuition paid for, but they certainly didn't have their cost of living taken care of...not to mention the opportunity cost lost by not working---or the fact that for a lot of sports, the NCAA and sponsors and the rest were making mint off their backs...